Enmyoji
📍 Ehime, Amagatakettsu 636 · Imabari
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
7:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Available
About
MountainKitayama
SectRinzai-shu Shokoku-ji school
PrincipalKannon Bosatsu
Founded1397
FounderAshikaga Yoshimitsu
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage
Website www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
History
Enmyoji is the fifty-fourth temple on the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage, known for its benefits of longevity and extended life as its name suggests. Located in the Amagatakettsu area of Imabari City, it sits in a beautiful location overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Since ancient times, it has gathered the faith of those seeking recovery from illness and healthy longevity, and has been particularly cherished by elderly pilgrims. Among the Shikoku pilgrimage routes, many pilgrims visit this important temple with devoted hearts to pray for health and longevity throughout life, enveloped in a warm atmosphere.
Benefits
extended life and longevityrecovery from illnesshealth blessingfamily safetyprotection from calamityphysical well-being